Deion Sanders Updates Julian Lewis Redshirt Status Before Colorado Finale
Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders has announced that freshman quarterback Julian Lewis will redshirt this season. This decision comes after Lewis participated in four games, which is the maximum participation allowed for a player to maintain redshirt eligibility.
Julian Lewis Redshirt Status
With one game remaining against Kansas State, the Buffaloes hold a 3-8 record. Senior quarterback Kaidon Salter, who has played in eight games this season, is set to start in the finale. Salter faced a challenging season, including a period where he was replaced by Ryan Staub during a significant loss to Arizona.
Game Participation
- Lewis completed four games this season.
- Notable games:
- 31-7 win over Delaware (Sept. 6)
- Loss to West Virginia (29-22)
- Loss to Arizona State (42-17)
During his time on the field, Lewis has shown promise. He completed 55.3% of his passes, totaling 589 yards at an average of 6.3 yards per attempt. He recorded four touchdown passes without any interceptions.
Future Prospects
Regarded as a highly-touted prospect from Carrollton, Georgia, Lewis entered the program with significant expectations. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, he was a 4-star recruit, ranked sixth among quarterbacks and 50th overall in the class of 2025. This redshirt decision means Lewis retains four full years of eligibility, emphasizing his potential as the future of Colorado’s quarterback position.
As the Buffaloes prepare for their season finale on Saturday at noon ET against Kansas State, the team hopes to conclude the year on a positive note.
